Mhere, who joined the Top Billing Team in 2010 after winning a presenter search, was killed in a tragic motor collision on William Nicol Drive in the early hours of 31 January.
According to reports Lorraine Maisel, from Mhere’s publicity company, paid tribute to 26-year-old presenter saying, “He was going places. I saw him on Thursday… Simba was a gentle, kind and loving person.”
The Top Billing television showing also paid tribute to Mhere by posting a message on their website which read, “It is with awful shock and terrible pain that we reflect on the news of Simba Mhere’s passing. He will forever be an irreplaceable member of the Top Billing family. May your soul rest in piece dear Simba. We all loved you and we are truly heartbroken.”
A flurry of social media messages from fans were shared paying tribute to the late Top Billing presenter:
Heart broken to hear about the passing of Top Billing presenter Simba Mhere. #RIPSimba pic.twitter.com/scJ3YkQ5xP
— ELLE Magazine (@ELLEmagazineSA) January 31, 2015
RIP Simba Mhere you will be missed. pic.twitter.com/5kJJca2slx
— Zkhiphani.com (@Zkhiphani) January 31, 2015
I’m so so sad to hear of the passing of Simba Mhere. Gone way too soon.
— Dineo Moeketsi (@therealdineo) January 31, 2015
The nicest and most genuine people always seem to be the ones who leave us behind on this earth… Still in shock. RIP Simba Mhere
— robertmarawa (@robertmarawa) January 31, 2015
